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U.S. Army
Toffey, John James
Toffey, John James
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany G, 33rd New Jersey Infantry
HometownQuaker Hill, New York
Citation

Although excused from duty on account of sickness, went to the front in command of a storming party and with conspicuous gallantry participated in the assault of Missionary Ridge; was here wounded and permanently disabled.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1863

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